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Doxorubicin (Plain)
How Doxorubicin (Plain) works
Doxorubicin (Plain) is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Infection, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Hair loss, Hand-foot syndrome, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Decreased appetite, Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets), Decreased white blood cell count, Fever, Mucosal inflammation, Anemia
Usage
Doxorubicin (Plain) is used in the treatment of blood cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How does doxorubicin work?Doxorubicin is anti-cancer or antineoplastic chemotherapy drug that belongs to a class of medication called anthracyclines. It slows down or stops the growth of cancer cells by interfering with DNA of the cancer cell
Q. Is doxorubicin a vesicant?Yes doxorubicin is a vesicant (irritant).
